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Gas prices climb across WA through April
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington continued their upward trajectory throughout April, mirroring national v…
5 things to know about Japan's World War II surrender
TOKYO (AP) — World War II ended 75 years ago, but not all countries commemorate it on the same day. Wednesday is the anniversary of the formal Sept. 2, 1945, surrender of Japan to the United States, when documents …
Decision day: Magnolia or shield for new Mississippi flag?
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A commission on Wednesday is choosing a single proposal to replace a state flag that Mississippi retired because the 126-year-old banner included the Confederate battle emblem that's widely se…
AP Analysis: Trump bets presidency on 'law and order' theme
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — After struggling for much of the year to settle on a clear and concise reelection message, President Donald Trump appears to have found his 2020 rallying cry.
Australia's economy takes sharpest dive since the 1930s
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s economy has suffered its sharpest quarterly drop since the Great Depression because of the pandemic, with data released on Wednesday confirming the country is in its first rec…
Security Council to meet on post-COVID-19 security threats
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council will hold a high-level summit during the annual meeting of world leaders at the General Assembly later this month to discuss security threats in the world after the C…
Asian shares mixed after US rally, positive data
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after another U.S. rally spurred by positive economic data, even while the coronavirus pandemic has regions around the world battling recessions.
Asia Today: Australia hot spot extends state of emergency
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s hot spot Victoria state on Wednesday extended its state of emergency for another six months as its weekly average of new coronavirus infections dipped.
TS Nana to become hurricane before making landfall in Belize
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strengthening Tropical Storm Nana roared toward Central America on Wednesday and was expected to become a hurricane before making landfall on the coast of Belize after brushing past Honduras.
Mrs. Trump's ex-adviser says she taped calls for protection
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former friend and adviser of Melania Trump said Tuesday that she made recordings of her conversations with the first lady because she needed evidence to protect herself amid questions about the …
DC task force targets monuments, prompting fierce blowback
WASHINGTON (AP) — A task force commissioned by the Washington, D.C., government has recommended renaming, relocating or adding context to dozens of monuments, schools, parks and buildings because of their namesakes…
Markey defeats Kennedy III in Massachusetts’ Senate primary
BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts defeated U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III in Tuesday’s hard-fought Democratic primary, harnessing support from progressive leaders to overcome a challenge from a youn…
Rains hit southern Japan island as Koreas ready for typhoon
TOKYO (AP) — An offshore typhoon brought torrents of rain to southern Japan on Wednesday heading to the Korean Peninsula as another storm in the Pacific was growing stronger.
Edward Markey wins Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Edward Markey wins Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts.
US Rep. Joe Kennedy III concedes defeat to incumbent US Sen. Edward Markey in Massachusetts’ Democratic Senate primary
BOSTON (AP) — US Rep. Joe Kennedy III concedes defeat to incumbent US Sen. Edward Markey in Massachusetts’ Democratic Senate primary.
Kevin O'Connor wins Republican Senate primary in Massachusetts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin O'Connor wins Republican Senate primary in Massachusetts.